Eleven-year-old Lucas Thomas is dedicated to both athletics and community causes. Last year, he was the top fundraiser in RAM Racing’s Hot Chocolate Run to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego. He was all set to do it again in 2017, but a baseball injury took him “out of the running” just two […]
ROMP 2016: ’80s House Party
For the lucky seventh year of our annual ROMP gala, we took the theme back…WAY BACK…to the decade when our Ronald McDonald House began. Over 300 guests came to the Fairmont Grand Del Mar for a 1980s-era House Party on October 29. Bartenders juggled drinks like in the Tom Cruise movie, Cocktail, and break dancers […]
Red Shoe Day Highlights and Photos
On Thursday, June 23, 2016, more than 1,500 volunteers throughout San Diego County donned yellow shirts and carried bright red shoes to collect donations in support of San Diego’s Ronald McDonald House. It was a tremendous day of giving, volunteerism, and community support. We’re still counting…stay tuned for the total raised. Thank you, San Diego! Facebook […]
Motorcycle Enthusiasts Ride for Ronald McDonald House
You might not expect a lineup of fine bikes at the Ronald McDonald House, but that’s what we get thanks to PJ Byrne and the annual Poker Run. 148 motorcycle lovers gathered on June 5 at our House for a pre-ride breakfast, ride with poker card stops, and then lunch and after party celebration. The […]
San Diego Cake Club Donates $10,000 to Ronald McDonald House
San Diego Cake Club members can do wonders with sugar and have hearts just as sweet. For the past six years, they’ve donated proceeds from their annual cake show to help families at San Diego’s Ronald McDonald House. The 33rd annual cake show, “Off to Neverland,” was held at the Del Mar Fairgrounds March 19-20, […]
IRA Required Minimum Distributions** can help keep families close
Did you know your IRA is a great source for making simple, tax-free gifts to your favorite charity? If you’re 73½ years or older, you can transfer your IRA Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) to a qualified charity, or give up to $105,000, without counting the distribution as income. And your contribution to our Ronald McDonald […]
Everyday Miracles
Longtime volunteer Janice Miles is one of the first people you’ll meet at San Diego’s Ronald McDonald House. She’s at reception three days a week, greeting visitors, giving tours, and making sure guests have what they need. Her warm and capable demeanor lets families know they’re in good hands. Connections with volunteers like Janice comfort […]
Handmade Cards Make a Difference for Hospitalized Kids
KUSI’s Brad Perry on the Value of Handmade Cards A handwritten note can help encourage hospitalized children and their families at San Diego’s Ronald McDonald House. Messages of support can have a lasting impact, like they did for Bank of America employee Daniel Cotamagana, who was treated for leukemia at age seventeen. KUSI’s Brad Perry was on […]
2016 Recycler of the Year Award
Efforts to “Green” the Ronald McDonald House Celebrated by City of San Diego Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego has been selected as one of ten Recyclers of the Year by The City of San Diego’s Environmental Services Department in their 2016 Waste Reduction and Recycling Awards Program. Last year, our Director of Operations, Gabi […]
SDG&E Funds New Emergency Radio System
Facilities Manager Mike Murphy logs more steps than anyone else at the Ronald McDonald House, but his shoes are lasting a little longer now, thanks to a new emergency radio system funded by SDG&E. This generous $10,000 grant has funded new radios and a repeater to overcome communications challenges presented by the unique construction and […]
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